Angel Reese makes exciting Barbie announcement during WNBA All-Star break

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Angel Reese continues to prove that her influence extends well beyond the basketball court. During the WNBA All-Star break, the Atlanta Dream star unveiled an exciting collaboration with Barbie, announcing that her signature doll is officially available.

“This Barbie Knows Ball,” Reese wrote on social media Friday, adding basketball and bow emojis. “The Angel Reese Barbie Doll is out now!”

The announcement felt especially fitting for Reese, who has embraced the “Bayou Barbie” and “Chi Barbie” nicknames throughout her rise from college basketball star to one of the most recognizable players in the WNBA.

Angel Reese receives signature Barbie doll

According to the doll’s official description, Barbie is honoring Reese as “a dominant professional women’s basketball player who has taken the sports and fashion worlds by storm.” The description also highlights Reese’s “elite skills on the court” and “signature unapologetic glam,” two qualities that have helped her develop a massive following since her college career at LSU.

This Barbie Knows Ball 🎀🏀 The Angel Reese Barbie Doll is out now! pic.twitter.com/VR4zYmhyyf

— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) July 24, 2026

The signature doll captures Reese’s distinctive sense of style while celebrating her impact as an athlete. It was constructed using Barbie’s tall “Made to Move” body, giving the doll additional flexibility and a build designed to better represent the WNBA standout. Images of the doll began circulating before Reese’s announcement after a shopper reportedly discovered it at a local toy store. Reese ended the speculation Friday by confirming the collaboration herself and telling fans that the doll had officially arrived.

It represents another milestone for Reese, who has successfully blended basketball, fashion and business throughout the early stages of her professional career.

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Reese continues building her brand away from basketball

Reese entered the league with considerable star power following her national championship run at LSU, but her profile has only continued to grow. The 6-foot-3 forward has become one of the league’s most prominent personalities, attracting attention for her rebounding production, competitive approach and pregame fashion. She has also been open about wanting to use her platform to build a lasting brand away from basketball.

Receiving her own Barbie doll is an especially natural partnership. Reese has repeatedly used the Barbie identity as part of her personal brand, and Friday’s “This Barbie Knows Ball” message provided a perfect introduction to the release. The announcement also gave Reese and her fans another reason to celebrate during the All-Star break. Although her focus will soon return to helping the Dream during the second half of the season, Reese used the pause in the WNBA schedule to reveal one of the biggest collaborations of her career.

Reese is still only in the third season of her WNBA career, but she has already become a double-double machine, a fashion figure and a successful entrepreneur. Now, fans can add an Angel Reese Barbie doll to that rapidly expanding list of accomplishments.